Sadie & Sydney

One Fat Cat!

In China, one family is sharing their home with what is being described as a feline monster. Weighing in at 33-pounds, the nine-year-old house cat is living the life. The owners say despite measuring its weight, the fat cat is actually in good health. However, he is does need help getting around. The cat's owner helps him climb into bed and even wraps the cat in his very own blanket and pillow. Veterinarians warn that obese animals are susceptible to a rage of illnesses, including kidney trouble and diabetes.

Sadie says: Who have I seen on Capitol Hill that shares a resemblance to my furry friend?

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Shark Disrupts Attempt At Underwater Juggling Record

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- A man's attempt at setting a new world record for juggling underwater was foiled by a shark.

Ashrita Furman was trying to break his own world record of 48 minutes and 36 seconds at an aquarium in Malaysia. But a pesky shark brought the attempt to a halt.

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Most popular pet names

BREA, Calif., PRNewswire -- As the holidays and the New Year quickly approach, animal lovers may plan on adding a new pet to their family. Veterinarians suggest that new pet owners take time to get to know their new fuzzy family member before deciding on a permanent name.

Below are the most popular names for dogs and cats for 2005:

Dogs / Cats

1. Max 1. Max

2. Baily 2. Tigger

3. Buddy 3. Smokey

4. Molly 4. Tiger

5. Maggie 5. Chloe

6. Lucy 6. Shadow

7. Daisy 7. Lucy

8. Bella 8. Angel

9. Jake 9. Oliver

10. Rocky 10. Simba

For the third year in a row, Max is the nation's most popular pet name.

"Many pet owners consider their pets to be members of their family. As such, they give them human names like Max, Molly or Maggie, which underscores the fact that the human-animal bond is stronger than ever," says Dr. Carol McConnell. "New pet owners should spend quality time with their pets, especially in the first week, to establish daily patterns of behavior and to recognize unique traits in the pet that translate into a name, such as 'Happy' or 'Diva'."

Other suggestions for naming a new pet, says Dr. McConnell, include selecting a name that is short and easy to pronounce, and to be careful not to choose a name that is too similar to a command, such as Neil or Joe, which might be confused with "heal" or "no."

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